Number of syllables in the word 'aegis'
Find out how many syllables are there in the word aegis.
- No of syllables in aegis : 2
- Divide syllables in aegis : ae-gis
More about the word - aegis
- noun
- Synonyms : auspices, patronage, protection
- Definition : A mythological shield associated with the Greek deities Zeus and Athena (and their Roman counterparts Jupiter and Minerva) shown as a short cloak made of goatskin worn on the shoulders, more as an emblem of power and protection than a military shield. The aegis of Athena or Minerva is usually shown with a border of snakes and with the head of Medusa in the center.
- Definition : Usually as under the aegis: guidance, protection; endorsement, sponsorship.
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